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scare
1. noun
a) A minor fright

Johnny had a bad scare last night.

b) A cause of slight terror; something that inspires fear or dread.

JM is a scare to the capitalists of this country.

Syn: fright
See Also: scary
2. verb
To frighten, terrify, especially in a minor way.

Did that scare you when I said "Boo!"?

Syn: frighten, terrify

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